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About the Course

This course covers a wide variety of IT security concepts, tools, and best practices. It introduces threats and attacks and the many ways they can show up. We’ll give you some background of encryption algorithms and how they’re used to safeguard data. Then, we’ll dive into the three As of information security: authentication, authorization, and accounting. We’ll also cover network security solutions, ranging from firewalls to Wifi encryption options. The course is rounded out by putting all these elements together into a multi-layered, in-depth security architecture, followed by recommendations on how to integrate a culture of security into your organization or team. At the end of this course, you’ll understand: ● how various encryption algorithms and techniques work as well as their benefits and limitations. ● various authentication systems and types. ● the difference between authentication and authorization. ● how to evaluate potential risks and recommend ways to reduce risk. ● best practices for securing a network. ● how to help others to grasp security concepts and protect themselves. ● new AI skills from Google experts to help complete IT tasks....

Top reviews

PK

Apr 9, 2022

Great course for beginners and experts. Easy to understand and a good refresher for those who have been into IT for a long date. Recommend it to everyone looking for a high quality course on coursera.

DT

Aug 16, 2023

A very comprehensive look at IT Security. I've learned everything from encryption and decryption to whitelisting, and how it pertains to real-world scenarios. Very useful to learn when it comes to IT.

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By Naveed I

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Oct 14, 2024

Nice study material

By Sadi M

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Aug 18, 2020

for id verification

By Alexis T

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Dec 6, 2022

a nightmare

By Solange M

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Mar 15, 2021

Completed

By Zvikomborero M

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Jan 4, 2021

Too basic

By alex i

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Dec 4, 2020

worthless

By Boburjon V

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May 27, 2024

DALBAYOB

By Shashank T

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Sep 9, 2018

worst

By Eric K

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Aug 12, 2019

meh

By KATHRYN B

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May 10, 2021

no

By Dhruv R G

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May 15, 2020

ok